How to structure paragraphs using the PEEL method

Sep 1, 2023
You may have heard of the acronym PEEL, but what exactly does it mean? And how can it help you? We’re here to explain it all, plus give you some tips on how to nail your next essay.

10 tips on how to write a great CV

Nov 17, 2020
Here are some points to ensure your CV gets past the robotic gatekeepers (the ATS system) and gets the right kind of attention from the right people. Whether you are writing your first CV or editing your tenth, here are some points to set you up for success.

What is the 'passive voice'?

Jun 26, 2020
How to identify the passive voice in academic writing, and change it to active voice. Examples and common uses of the passive voice in essays.

Grammar gripes: the most common grammatical mistakes

Oct 31, 2019
We've listed some of the most common grammatical errors encountered in students’ writing as well as how to avoid them.

5 Things You Should Do In Your HSC English Exam

Sep 19, 2019
Here are five things every HSC student should be doing when they are staring down at the exam page in the HSC English exam.

Proofreading vs editing: What's the difference?

Apr 10, 2019
Proofreading involves correcting surface errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Editing, on the other hand, seeks to improve your essay's overall quality. Feedback can help with both.

Most common free tools for essay success

Jul 18, 2017
A look at free essay writing tools and online spell checkers, including grammarly, turnitin and Studiosity.

Awesome Books To Read Over The School Holidays

Dec 17, 2016
These holidays why not try reading something new? We’ve put together our list of favourite books from when we were growing up, for your holiday inspiration.

How To Write A Persuasive Essay

Dec 7, 2016
It was disappointing to see that persuasive writing was not an area of strong performance in the recent NAPLAN results. While pressuring students to achieve top marks in the NAPLAN tests is doing things the wrong way, they are valuable diagnostic tool when assessing entire cohorts.

10 quotes on 'discovery' for HSC English

Aug 1, 2016
As 'Discovery' makes up the Area of Study for all HSC students studying English, here are some inspiring quotes around the topic.